CaptainRC Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I was just playing through Dragonborn again, when I remembered something that bothered me before. When the PC asks Adril Arano about why so much hatred for the Empire, he explains that when the Oblivion Crisis happened, the Empire pulled its troops from the provinces to deal with the daedric threat in Cyrodiil, leaving the other provinces undefended. But... that completely contradicts what happened in Oblivion! When the Hero of Kvatch approached Chancellor Ocato for Legion troops to defend Bruma, Ocato explained that he couldn't afford to pull troops from the other provinces, or he'd have a political crisis on his hands. So the HoK was forced to recruit from the guard of the other cities in Cyrodiil. Can anyone explain this contradiction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorKaizeld Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 he couldnt pull them himself. they were probably sent by the commanders in those provinces. remember long range communication isnt a big thing so entire armies could be moved to another location and have it take a few months before anyone knew they had moved. either way that could have just been an excuse for why they moved them out and not actually the real reason. i dont know for sure though as i havent played the DLC much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rethrain Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I always read that as an actual massive plot hole. Maybe someone can share some insight... It could always be that Arano is mistaken about his own history, though... and that it really happened like in Oblivion. I never liked those lines, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenahk Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Bureaucracy at its finest. The Imperial Council and their regional subordinates misjudged each others priorities. What is the result? A national incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMartyr Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Lucky for me I use Suspension Of Disbelieved, so I don't have to think about it To sum upI don't tell myself that. I get thru the night fine.Sorry I couldn't contribute ps I'm just having some fun (Don't hate me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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